Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, was briefly detained by US immigration officials in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa, raising eyebrows among fans and followers worldwide.
The 25-year-old Italian citizen was stopped on June 6 at Harry Reid International Airport while trying to leave the country after attending the Met Gala. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Lame had violated immigration terms but was released the same day.
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Despite the unexpected setback, the social media star didn’t let it slow him down. Just a day later, he posted a new promotional video, staying true to his calm, expression-driven content style.
Khaby Lame’s silent yet powerful videos have earned him more than 162 million followers, making his journey from jobless factory worker to global icon one of the internet’s most inspiring stories.
